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Wrestling fans across the globe celebrated Ayr-born Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship win at Wrestlemania last night - as he became the first British wrestler to ever achieve the feat.

And it was an extra sweet victory for the 34-year-old, who, having spent 18 years in the business, has finally fulfilled the prophecy of the 'Chosen One' tag bestowed upon him by WWE head honcho Vince McMahon back in 2009.

Following the victory McIntyre tweeted: "I dreamed a broken dream and made it come true. I made it for you" - referring to his old entrance theme music.

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His win over ex UFC champion Brock Lesnar last night during Wrestlemania's main event - held behind closed doors due to the coronavirus crisis - saw him follow in the footsteps of those household names that we would see square off in the 'Raw is War' ring.

Names to the tune of The Rock, Mankind (who can forget seeing him get tossed off the roof of Hell in a Cell), Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, The Undertaker and the rest.

'The Scottish psychopath' Drew McIntyre (Image: WWE)

And what makes it even more impressive about Drew McIntyre's rise to fame, from a Glasgow wrestling fan perspective, is that less than five years ago he wrestled on Maryhill Road.

The match in question was for Glasgow wrestling promotion Insane Championship Wrestling, and saw McIntyre (then named Drew Galloway) face off against former WWE star Rhyno (who showed up unannounced) for McIntyre's ICW World Heavyweight Title.

Taking place in July of 2015, it saw the wrestling promotion return 'home' to Maryhill Community Central Halls for their 'Long Before Wesley Snipes' event - at the very place they held their first ever wrestling event, 'ICW Fear & Loathing', back in October of 2006.

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Incidentally, that night over 13 years ago saw McIntrye crowned the company's inaugural Heavyweight Champion in front of a crowd of some 73 people.

Fast forward to 2015, and while McIntyre's battle with Rhyno started inside the ring, both wrestlers would find themselves battling each other outside on Maryhill Road - much to the enthusiasm of the crowd in attendance who spilled onto the street to witness it.

Although their time outside was brief, McIntyre was caught on the receiving end of an 'Irish Whip' into some shutters, while both traded 'Ric Flair' style backhand chops.

And while McIntyre dropped Rhyno onto some railings, it was the former WWE star who got the upper hand by giving him a suplex onto the entrance floor of the community hall.

Community Central Halls on Maryhill Road (Image: Community Central Halls)

Eventually, McIntyre would get the better of his opponent, picking up the win with his Future-shock DDT finisher to retain his grip on the World Heavyweight Title.

And while McIntryre's perseverance and talents would see him return to work with the WWE - after they had released him from his contract in 2014 - few could have imagined that he would one day find himself as a Royal Rumble winner a few months back.

And not only that, but also go on to become WWE Champion at Wrestlemania like he did in the early hours of this morning - a world away from a July night on Maryhill Road dodging pedestrians and the 61.